Sam Robinson
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Sam Robinson produces ABC Riverina Breakfast.
Sam grew up in regional New South Wales and studied a BA (TV Production) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Prior to starting with the ABC, Sam worked in breakfast radio at a community station in Sydney, and before that on numerous shows at the Seven Network.
Latest by Sam Robinson
International students share tastes of home in a collection of favourite family recipes
Migrants studying English at a regional TAFE create a mouth-watering collection of dishes from across the world in a project to help them build connections in their new hometown.
At 10, Julia wrote to the prime minister about education issues. Now she's her shire's first Indigenous mayor
Julia Cornwell McKean says she comes from a family of motivated problem solvers. The Wiradjuri woman is one of an increasing number of Aboriginal politicians taking up positions on local councils in NSW.
Woman forced to vote in car after 'undignified experience' at inaccessible early polling venue
A woman who uses an electric wheelchair says she was left feeling like a "lesser person" when she and others were unable to enter a pre-polling venue to cast votes in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
When this team of netballers travelled to Fiji, they didn't expect to deliberately leave their shoes behind
Young netballers from Junee in New South Wales are collecting sports uniforms for Fiji players after an eye-opening overseas carnival.
'Holy grail' of water birds, the Australian painted-snipe, spotted in NSW
The discovery of an Australian painted-snipe at Lake Cargelligo in the Riverina has twitchers aflutter as sightings of the small bird are so rare that ornithologists don't even know what they sound like.
Teens touched by Black Summer bushfires turn trauma into art
Four years after the fires, an art exhibition titled Burning Generation gives rural NSW teens a space to process painful memories about the disaster and voice their concerns about climate change.
Power company apologises after community 'blindsided' by removal of 130-year-old tree
A landmark tree that has guarded Morundah's pub for more than a century has been cut down by Essential Energy — and residents are not happy.
Thought skipping was just for kids? This niche sport could one day be an Olympic event
Tom Norman is competing with his family at the World Jump Rope Championships in the United States. But he hopes skipping will eventually be made an Olympic sport.
Theatre troupe puts on a show for people who can’t see or hear. And it's a hit
See Me Hear Me Theatre's The Planet Man is making plays accessible for all afficionados.
Rehearsing an intergalactic inclusive radio play
Members of Tumut's See Me Hear Me Theatre rehearse a scene from The Planet Man
Duration: 48 seconds
After a career in the Navy, Zita now researches other veterans for nine hours a day
Zita Vafiopulous's mission is to preserve the stories of Snowy Valleys' veterans — and it's one she takes very seriously. The historian also writes a regular newspaper column and has two books in the works on the subject.
Lillardia travels hundreds of kilometres for her fashion course — and she is one of the lucky ones
The Yorta Yorta woman is making a name for herself in the industry with her own label inspired by her country. She says more Indigenous people would have the opportunity if courses were offered closer to home.
Aurora australis is normally synonymous with Antarctica, but we're seeing it further north
Photographers and stargazers spot auroras further north than usual. Why is this happening and how much longer will it last?
Philip's dream is to be reanimated after his death to reunite with his parents
Philip Rhoades says "if you're frozen, you're still in the game". He hopes his late parents' consciousness can also return after their brain tissue was preserved in 2016. But experts say it is unlikely.
Tradie gets luscious locks chopped for cancer support in unique social media blitz
Jason and Tania Baldock are new to social media campaigning, but took on the task to raise money for Can Assist.
How classical music inspired the iconic Bluey theme song you can't help but dance to
Do you ever get the Bluey theme song stuck in your head? Joff Bush is the person to blame.
How Great Quack Quest proved to be just what doctor ordered to secure regional GP
A viral music video created to lure a general practitioner to the town of Temora, in the New South Wales Riverina, has paid off.
How these bikes will improve the lives of Samoan girls
Bikes from the rural community of Griffith are on their way to Samoa so girls don't have to walk kilometres to get to school and shops, and will even be used to help earn an income.
'Social development' tops to-do list for new Wagga mayor
Mayor Dallas Tout says he has big plans for the region's cultural identity after being elected to the council's top job.